Ministry of Culture Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Two Consultant posts in the 'Gyan Bharatam' Division of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi, are open to retired Central/State Government officers. The posts are on a short-term contract and are also open to officers retired from subordinate offices/autonomous bodies from the posts of Director/Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary/Section Officer or equivalent. Duly signed applications in the prescribed format (Annexure) must be sent by email, in pdf format, from the applicant's personal email ID to [email protected]. The last date for receipt is 10 working days from the date of publication of the advertisement dated 2 November 2026, which is about 16 November 2026 (10 working days from 2 November 2026).

Ministry of Culture Consultant at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the remuneration amount, the age limit or the application fee.

About Ministry of Culture Consultant

The consultants will work in the 'Gyan Bharatam' Division of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The notice calls the work the Gyan Bharatam Mission. The office is on the 8th Floor, Tower 1, LIC Jeevan Bharti Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi -110001. Bharat Kumar, Under Secretary to the Govt. of India, signed the advertisement (Tel. 011- 23315620).

Where and How to Send

Applications go only by email. The notice sets out these points:

1. Fill the application in the proforma given at the Annexure of the advertisement, titled "Engagement as Consultant in Ministry of Culture (Gyan Bharatam) contract basis".
2. Write the post applied for, either Consultant (Administration) or Consultant (Finance), at the top of the form.
3. Sign the application. The notice asks for "duly signed applications".
4. Send the signed application in pdf format from your personal email ID to [email protected].
5. Make sure it is received within 10 working days from the date of publication of the advertisement (about 16 November 2026).

The proforma asks for the following details:

• Name and mother's/father's/husband's name
• Date of birth, address for correspondence, permanent address, mobile number and email ID
• Educational/technical qualifications
• Date of retirement, the post held at retirement, and the Ministry/Department where you were posted at retirement
• Total years of experience in Administration or Finance, and any experience in examining projects or conducting programmes, events, seminars, conferences or workshops
• Yes/No answers on whether you hold the eligibility criteria, have read the terms and agree with the conditions
• A table of experience (Department/Ministry, post/remuneration or pay level, nature of duties, period, remarks), with blank columns struck through
• Knowledge of computers (including typing) and of working through e-office/VC
• Additional information supporting your suitability, and a list of the documents you enclose

The form ends with the date, the place, your signature and your name.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The notice gives 2 Consultant vacancies in total. It does not split them between the Administration and Finance streams. Every applicant must be a retired officer of the Central Government/State Government/Autonomous Body/PSU and must meet the criteria of the post applied for.

Consultant (Administration)

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Administration, Establishment, Personnel Management, Recruitment, Service Matters, Vigilance, Parliamentary Matters, Record Management and General Administration.
• Working knowledge of Government rules and regulations, including CCS Rules, Leave Rules, Conduct Rules, Pension Rules and office procedures.
• Desirable: experience in handling matters relating to autonomous bodies/societies.
• Desirable: knowledge of e-Office and other Government digital platforms.
• Desirable: experience in policy formulation and coordination with Ministries/Departments and field offices.

Consultant (Finance)

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Finance, Budget, Accounts, Audit, Procurement and Financial Management.
• Thorough knowledge of General Financial Rules (GFR), Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPR), Government Accounting Procedures, Procurement Rules, GeM and Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
• Desirable: experience of working in an Integrated Finance Division (IFD), Pay & Accounts Office, Internal Audit Wing or Finance Division of a Ministry/Department of the Government of India.
• Desirable: experience in examination of expenditure proposals, grant-in-aid matters, budget formulation and monitoring.
• Desirable: knowledge of Government e-procurement systems and contract management.

The notice states that the criteria may be relaxed in exceptional cases, based on justification in the overall interest of the Ministry. The age limit is not specified in the notice.

Remuneration and Allowances

• The remuneration of central Government officers will be fixed as per clause 6.1 and 6.2 of DoE's instruction No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020.
• The fixed remuneration remains unchanged for the term of the contract. There is no annual increment or percentage increase during the contract period.
• Income tax or any other tax will be deducted at source as per Government instructions, and a TDS certificate will be issued.
• Consultants are not entitled to any allowance such as DA, HRA, transport facility, residential accommodation, CGHS or medical reimbursement.
• An appropriate and fixed Transport Allowance for commuting between residence and the place of work shall be allowed. It will not exceed the rate applicable at the time of retirement and stays unchanged during the appointment.
• TA/DA on official tour, if any, may be allowed as per the entitlement at the time of retirement.
• A retired Government servant engaged as consultant shall continue to draw pension and Dearness Relief on pension. The engagement is not considered re-employment.

For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should refer to the official notification.

Ministry of Culture Consultant Job Description

The notice lists these tasks related to Gyan Bharatam and calls them indicative.

Consultant (Administration)

• Manage administrative operations and day-to-day functions of the Mission.
• Handle establishment and personnel matters, recruitment and service matters.
• Process matters relating to CCS Rules, Leave Rules, Conduct Rules, Pension Rules and post creation.
• Handle vigilance matters, Parliamentary matters, court cases and record management.
• Assist in policy formulation and coordination with Ministries/Departments, autonomous bodies/societies, field offices and other stakeholders.
• Use e-Office and other Government digital platforms for processing and monitoring official work.
• Perform any other work assigned by the competent authority.

Consultant (Finance)

• Oversee budgeting, financial planning and fund allocation for Mission activities.
• Examine and scrutinize expenditure proposals, cost estimates and financial justifications in accordance with extant rules.
• Handle budget formulation, monitoring, accounts, audit and financial management matters.
• Assist in procurement, tendering, preparation/examination of EoI and RFPs, Government e-procurement and contract management.
• Process grant-in-aid matters and ensure compliance with GFR, DFPR, Government accounting procedures, GeM and PFMS.
• Coordinate with the Integrated Finance Division, Pay & Accounts Office, Internal Audit Wing and other concerned offices.
• Perform any other work assigned by the competent authority.

Selection Process

Selection has two stages:

• Scrutiny and shortlisting: A Selection Committee of the Ministry of Culture (Gyan Bharatam) will scrutinize the applications and shortlist candidates based on merits.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, or will be interviewed through Video Conferencing, as decided by the Ministry.

The decision of the competent authority on selection is final, and no correspondence on this subject will be entertained.

Important Instructions

• The engagement is initially for one year. It may be extended on a year-to-year basis, depending on the functional requirement, performance appraisal and fitness of the individual. Any extension is also subject to the continuation of the Gyan Bharatam.
• The engagement is strictly contractual and does not confer any right to regular appointment.
• Either side can end the contract at any time by giving one month's notice. The Government can end it immediately by paying one month's remuneration in lieu of notice.
• If the Consultant does not complete the notice period, the competent authority in the Ministry decides on payment for that period.
• Paid leave may be allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service. Accumulation of leave beyond a calendar year may not be allowed.
• Consultants must observe normal office timing. They may be called to work on Saturday/Sunday or other holidays, or to work from home, when work demands it.
• Attendance must be marked in AEBAS, and failure to do so may lead to deduction of remuneration.
• The Department may terminate the contract if the Consultant is unable to address the assigned work, if the quality of work is not satisfactory, or if the Consultant is found lacking in honesty and integrity. The Government may also terminate the contract at any time without notice or reason.
• Data and deliverables remain the Ministry's intellectual property. The Consultant must sign a non-disclosure undertaking and hand over all records before the contract ends and before the final payment is released.
• The job location may vary if the office is relocated. The number of vacancies can be changed.
• The Ministry may cancel the advertisement, or accept or reject any or all applications, at any stage without giving an explanation.

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